HELLP SYNDROME: NURSING PRACTICE IN THE PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT OF COMPLICATIONS OF PREECLAMPSIA AND ECLAMPSIA

Abstract

HELLP Syndrome is a severe and multisystem condition associated with preeclampsia, with high maternal-fetal morbidity and mortality, whose prevention and management depend on early identification and on qualified prenatal care stratified by risk. HELLP Syndrome is a severe and multisystem condition associated with preeclampsia, with high maternal-fetal morbidity and mortality, whose prevention and management depend on early identification and on qualified prenatal care stratified by risk.The present study aimed to describe the performance of the nursing team in the care of pregnant women affected by HELLP Syndrome, in the context of the prevention and management of complications related to preeclampsia and eclampsia. It is an integrative literature review, with a qualitative approach and descriptive nature, carried out in the SciELO, LILACS, BVS, Google Scholar, and Acervo Saúde databases. Articles published between 2020 and 2025, in Portuguese, English, and Spanish, related to the theme, were included.It was evidenced that HELLP Syndrome presents high maternal-fetal morbidity and mortality, making the early identification of clinical and laboratory signs essential. The role of nursing stands out in continuous monitoring, administration of therapies, health education, emotional support, and application of the Systematization of Nursing Care (SNC). Qualified prenatal care and multiprofessional performance contribute to better outcomes. It is concluded that nursing plays an essential role in the prevention and management of HELLP Syndrome, promoting safe and effective care. As a limitation, there is a scarcity of studies with a high level of evidence on the topic.